Steve Bentley
@canoesteve.bsky.social
A wildlife photographer born in the south but raised up north where I developed a passion for wild life and wild places. #LiveToRoam #LoveToReason #ChaseTheWildWithin www.NorthernRiverImages.ca
One of my favourite fellows, up north, from a pair of bonded Common Ravens that are always up to antics. #ChaseTheWildWithin
November 30, 2025 at 9:23 PM
One of my favourite fellows, up north, from a pair of bonded Common Ravens that are always up to antics. #ChaseTheWildWithin
I found this Merlin on a tree branch engaged with a bird prey. Even the feet are consumed. Nothing in nature is wasted. #ChaseTheWildWithin
November 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I found this Merlin on a tree branch engaged with a bird prey. Even the feet are consumed. Nothing in nature is wasted. #ChaseTheWildWithin
This Eastern Bluebird, and his cobalt colour, stood out for sure. He accepted my presence as he proceeded to preen his perfect plumage. #ChaseTheWildWithin
November 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
This Eastern Bluebird, and his cobalt colour, stood out for sure. He accepted my presence as he proceeded to preen his perfect plumage. #ChaseTheWildWithin
This odd duck, rather an American Coot, has a few surprises including red eyes and green webbed feet. #ChaseTheWildWithin
October 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
This odd duck, rather an American Coot, has a few surprises including red eyes and green webbed feet. #ChaseTheWildWithin
Fortunate to find this Black Bear foraging for Beech nuts up in a tree preparing for his fall slumber. #ChaseTheWildWithin
October 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Fortunate to find this Black Bear foraging for Beech nuts up in a tree preparing for his fall slumber. #ChaseTheWildWithin
A male Ruffed Grouse proudly displaying a rich black ruff of neck feathers that gives it its name. #ChaseTheWildWithin
October 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A male Ruffed Grouse proudly displaying a rich black ruff of neck feathers that gives it its name. #ChaseTheWildWithin
Our first encounter of the morning at Sleeping Giant was this young Black Bear directly in front of us with a fixed curious gaze. #ChaseTheWildWithin
October 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Our first encounter of the morning at Sleeping Giant was this young Black Bear directly in front of us with a fixed curious gaze. #ChaseTheWildWithin
A most time elusive bird, this American Bittern offered me a few moments of his time bitterning before flying off. #ChaseTheWildWithin
October 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A most time elusive bird, this American Bittern offered me a few moments of his time bitterning before flying off. #ChaseTheWildWithin
Nothing says autumn like being able to spend quality time with a Loon family of four. #ChaseTheWildWithin
September 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Nothing says autumn like being able to spend quality time with a Loon family of four. #ChaseTheWildWithin
I love watching the all too common American Goldfinches continue to bounce amongst the rushes and reeds. #CatchTheWildWithin
September 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I love watching the all too common American Goldfinches continue to bounce amongst the rushes and reeds. #CatchTheWildWithin
Out and about and came across a pair of Muskrats playing peekaboo with us in the cattails and reeds. #ChaseTheWildWithin
August 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Out and about and came across a pair of Muskrats playing peekaboo with us in the cattails and reeds. #ChaseTheWildWithin
An adamant Red-tailed Hawk was protecting his freshly caught rabbit breakfast. #ChaseTheWildWithin
July 16, 2025 at 10:57 PM
An adamant Red-tailed Hawk was protecting his freshly caught rabbit breakfast. #ChaseTheWildWithin
Eastern Kingbirds are some of my favourite returning regal pairs in the spring. #ChaseTheWildWithin
July 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Eastern Kingbirds are some of my favourite returning regal pairs in the spring. #ChaseTheWildWithin
This fellow popped up by me on a trail on Cache Lake while out looking for Warblers. Timely. #ChaseTheWildWithin
July 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This fellow popped up by me on a trail on Cache Lake while out looking for Warblers. Timely. #ChaseTheWildWithin
A visitor to our area, these juvenile American White Pelicans, are one of the largest birds in North America. #ChaseTheWildWithin
June 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A visitor to our area, these juvenile American White Pelicans, are one of the largest birds in North America. #ChaseTheWildWithin
In spring, the Common Gallinule is a favourite marsh bird to observe with a new young family in tow. #ChaseTheWildWithin
June 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
In spring, the Common Gallinule is a favourite marsh bird to observe with a new young family in tow. #ChaseTheWildWithin
This was a special day capturing a bird that has eluded me. The striking Red-headed Woodpecker. #ChaseTheWildWithin
June 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This was a special day capturing a bird that has eluded me. The striking Red-headed Woodpecker. #ChaseTheWildWithin
Today is a 'beary' good day to celebrate #NationalBlackBearDay on June 7 which has been observed each year on the first Saturday in June for the sole pur-'paws' of teaching people about black bears and dispelling the myths surrounding them. 🐻
June 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Today is a 'beary' good day to celebrate #NationalBlackBearDay on June 7 which has been observed each year on the first Saturday in June for the sole pur-'paws' of teaching people about black bears and dispelling the myths surrounding them. 🐻
A Great Blue Heron male gets the sticks for the female to set into her nest as she likes. #ChaseTheWildWithin
June 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A Great Blue Heron male gets the sticks for the female to set into her nest as she likes. #ChaseTheWildWithin
Witnessing an intimate feeding moment with a Red Fox Vixen and her two kits early one morning. #ChaseTheWildWithin
May 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Witnessing an intimate feeding moment with a Red Fox Vixen and her two kits early one morning. #ChaseTheWildWithin
Every once and awhile, I like to capture a Moose just inside the forest canopy always vigilant. #ChaseTheWildWithin
May 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Every once and awhile, I like to capture a Moose just inside the forest canopy always vigilant. #ChaseTheWildWithin
A few weeks ago, I was fortunate to meet this lovely Vixen and spend a brief time with her and her new kits. #ChaseTheWildWithin
May 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A few weeks ago, I was fortunate to meet this lovely Vixen and spend a brief time with her and her new kits. #ChaseTheWildWithin
I see so many of these Painted Turtles at this time of year. This one certainly has a liking for duck weed. #ChaseTheWildWithin
May 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I see so many of these Painted Turtles at this time of year. This one certainly has a liking for duck weed. #ChaseTheWildWithin
I found this Green Heron in nice light that reflected off, and highlighted, his latest meal. #ChaseTheWildWithin
May 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I found this Green Heron in nice light that reflected off, and highlighted, his latest meal. #ChaseTheWildWithin
Now that the snow has passed, we are engaging more with Moose as they shed their winter coat and ticks. #ChaseTheWildWithin
May 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Now that the snow has passed, we are engaging more with Moose as they shed their winter coat and ticks. #ChaseTheWildWithin